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11/01/2026

Bowie, Beck and Ronson.
Terrible picture but amazing music from the final Ziggy Stardust gig in 1973. Does live rock music get better than this?

This is the famous guest appearance of Jeff Beck during Bowie's last performance as Ziggy Stardust with improved superb soundR.I.P. Jeff Beck

30/12/2025

FAVOURITE IMAGES OF 2025

We're now at the end of 2025 and, once again I've brought my index finger down on my camera shutter a good many times. Favourite pictures are not always about image quality, they're also about capturing the moment (yes I stole that observation from Cartier-Bresson!). Here are some of my favourite images from the year, and why... Larkin Poe - It's not often you get the chance to see musicians like the Lovell sisters so up close and personal, and the Xperion in Cologne (formerly part of Saturn on Hansaring) only seated maybe 100 people....

We’re now at the end of 2025 and, once again I’ve brought my index finger down on my camera shutter a good many times. Favourite pictures is not always about image quality, it’s a…

29/12/2025

Stoppok – Stops Off at the Harmonie

Concert report from Kristof Scheller - Harmonie Bonn 22.12.2026 It tends to be the case that every time someone plays two shows in subsequent years in the Rhineland it becomes considered a 'Tradition'. In the case of guitarist Stefan Stoppok (vocals, guitar, cajon), however, one must speak of a repeat offender: once again he was a guest at the…...

Experience the captivating blend of Stoppok and Tess Wiley's music in Bonn, where tradition meets creativity in an unforgettable concert.

24/12/2025

Happy Xmas and see you in 2026!

Whatever sort of year 2025 has been for you, 3songsbonn hopes you have a great Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful New Year packed with great music!

Whatever sort of year 2025 has been for you, 3songsbonn hopes you have a great Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful New Year packed with great music!

20/12/2025

Kunst, Kultur & Kristmas

Kunst & Kultur Bad Godesberg(alis KuKug) joined the KLeines Theater in Bonn to celebrate the end of their theatrical and musical year in style with a very happy santa as my picture above shows. You can make the Kleines Theater's proprieter Frank Oppermann as happy as Santa with a donation towards the much needed theatre roof repairs - more details…...

Join the festive celebration in Bad Godesberg as the Kleines Theater wraps up a joyful year of theater and music. Merry Christmas!

18/12/2025

Santa Simon is back in Bonn

It's December, and with Christmas just around the corner; thoughts for Bonn Folk Club regulars turn to - Dotty's Sportsbar and Simon Kempston. For the fourteenth or maybe even fifteenth time (even my own reports don't go back that far) Dundee's finest exponent of melodic acoustic folk music was in town. Once again with a promised new disc, but also this time with the hidden extra bonus of a fellow Scot to share guitar duties, in Glaswegian Paul Tasker....

It’s December, and with Christmas just around the corner; thoughts for Bonn Folk Club regulars turn to – Dotty’s Sportsbar and Simon Kempston. For the fourteenth or maybe even fif…

17/12/2025

Laurence Jones – Going it Alone in 2026

A new label, a new record, a new solo career and a wedding. For a guy who's been in and out of hospital in 2025 Laurence Jones seems to have a lot on his calendar. In actual fact, it's his way of taking it easy... Laurence Jones first appeared on my musical radar, as many a blues performer has, via RUF Records....

Discover Laurence Jones' journey: a new album, solo career, and overcoming health challenges in the world of blues music.

24/11/2025

Julian Sas – Gibson’s, Firebirds, Fenders & Fun

Despite popular legend there are actually not two but three things in life that are guaranteed - Death, Taxes and a Julian Sas show in November at Bonn Harmonie. You could even buy tickets for next year's concert whilst you waited for Julian to kick off this years show. My guess is that next year will shortly also be sold out - like 20 of Julian's 22 concerts here at the Harmonie have been - presented as ever by Mr Music himself Bernie Gelhausen....

https://3songsbonn.com/2025/11/24/julian-sas-gibsons-firebirds-fenders-fun/

16/11/2025

In July Le Clou released a new EP titled 'Adieu' and goodbye it really is this year for Bonn's favourite Cajun Band when on 4 December Bonn Harmonie will see them playing their very last official gig. Last night with Yves Gueit, Johannes Epremian and Steve Crawford was then an evening to savor as they stopped off for a house concert in…...

In July Le Clou released a new EP titled ‘Adieu’ and goodbye it really is this year for Bonn’s favourite Cajun Band when on 4 December Bonn Harmonie will see them playing their ve…

16/11/2025

A year ago this very week I was writing a review of Aynsley Lister's appearance at Bonn Harmonie, and here I am in 2025 doing exactly the same. So, not a lot of time for anything to change then, and if it ain't broke - don't fix it might be the motto on a pleasant Thursday evening in Endenich....

https://3songsbonn.com/2025/11/16/aynsley-lister-brings-his-vibe-to-bonn/

14/11/2025

With most of next year's programme already booked, Kunst!Rasen 2026 is already very much in the starting blocks as this week’s press conference made clear. After last year’s 20,000 Euro fine for exceeding the sound limit by a decibel, it was also nice to see that the K!R Team is not despondent – instead they were proudly flying the banner…...

Exciting updates for Kunst!Rasen 2026: enhanced sound, thrilling concerts, and support for local festivals. Get the scoop from the press conference!